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Wesley Johnston

@niroads

Researcher & commentator on Northern Ireland roads and motorways. Christian. Publisher (Colourpoint & Blackstaff Press). Slava Ukraïni. #RussiaIsATerroristState

 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Joined July 2009
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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: Narrow Water Bridge #Warrenpoint; A6 dualling Phase 2 #Derry #Drumahoe; #Belfast Rapid Transit (Glider) Phase 2; A32 realignment Cornamuck; A1 junctions phase 2; #Larne West Distributor South: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: A5 dual-carriageway gets go-ahead once again: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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The outcome of @deptinfra's appeal to the A5 court ruling will be published on Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026.
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Northern Ireland Roads site updated: Narrow Water Bridge #Warrenpoint; Gortin Road widening #Omagh; Bangor Rd - Donaghadee Rd - Movilla Rd link #Newtownards; A4 #Enniskillen Bypass: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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When will the new plan for Northern Ireland Roads be published? New blog: wesleyjohnston.wordpress.com…
When will the new plan for Northern Ireland Roads be published?

When will the new plan for Northern Ireland Roads be published?

Northern Ireland has been waiting more than a decade for a new strategic transport plan. This article explains what the RSTNTP is, why it matters for roads, rail and buses, which major schemes depe…

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Northern Ireland Roads Site – just one update: Narrow Water Bridge #Warrenpoint: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: Narrow Water Bridge #Warrenpoint; wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: A6 dualling phase 2 (#Drumahoe-#Maydown #Derry); A5 dualling #Strabane-#Omagh-#Ballygawley; Pond Park Road Realignment #Lisburn: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Cow-Tracks and Chariots: What Early Irish Law Tells Us About Roads: New blog: wesleyjohnston.wordpress.com…
Cow-Tracks and Chariots: What Early Irish Law Tells Us About Roads

Cow-Tracks and Chariots: What Early Irish Law Tells Us About Roads

Early Irish law gives us a surprising glimpse of Ireland’s roads around AD 700. From major highways used by kings and bishops to humble cow-tracks serving farms and pasture, the Brehon laws show ho…

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We have about 30 of these vehicles and they cost the taxpayer £700,000 each.
Inevitable West (@Inevitablewest) profile pictureInevitable West
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🚨BREAKING: Belfast is already on fire as masked groups take to the streets This is going to be a long night… 🇬🇧
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Northern Ireland Road Site updated: #A5WTC #Derry-#Strabane; A1-A2 #Newry Southern Relief Road; #Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: Gortin Road widening #Omagh; Connsbank junction #Belfast; #Donegal Ten-T road projects: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Do roundabouts belong in town centres? New blog: wesleyjohnston.wordpress.com…
Do Roundabouts Belong in Town Centres?

Do Roundabouts Belong in Town Centres?

Roundabouts can work well for vehicles, but in dense urban areas they often make walking harder and less safe. This post argues for more pedestrian-friendly junction design in Northern Ireland’s to…

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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: A5WTC dualling #Derry-#Strabane-#Omagh-#Ballygawley-#Aughnacloy; A4 #Enniskillen Bypass: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated: Whitehouse Road/Coshquin Road realignment #Derry; Narrow Water Bridge #Warrenpoint; A45 Creenagh Road realignment #Coalisland; Strangford Lough Bridge: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has announced the early reopening of the A45 Ballynakilly Road, Coalisland following the successful completion of the replacement of the Creenagh Bridge and carriageway realignment scheme. More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new… @MidUlster_DC
Before and after photos of the scheme and the words, £1.9million Creenagh Bridge replacement and carriageway works completed, “This substantial investment also includes the construction of an Active Travel footway for 270metres over the scheme linking to the Ballynakilly Road, which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area.”

ALT Before and after photos of the scheme and the words, £1.9million Creenagh Bridge replacement and carriageway works completed, “This substantial investment also includes the construction of an Active Travel footway for 270metres over the scheme linking to the Ballynakilly Road, which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area.”

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Prehistoric Roads of Ulster: The Origins of Early Travel. New blog: wesleyjohnston.wordpress.com…
Prehistoric Roads of Ulster: The Origins of Early Travel

Prehistoric Roads of Ulster: The Origins of Early Travel

When people think of roads, they usually think of tarmac, white lines and traffic jams. But roads in Ulster have existed for far longer than any of that. In fact, people here were creating routes t…

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Prehistoric Roads of Ulster: The Origins of Early Travel. New blog: wesleyjohnston.wordpress.com…
Prehistoric Roads of Ulster: The Origins of Early Travel

Prehistoric Roads of Ulster: The Origins of Early Travel

When people think of roads, they usually think of tarmac, white lines and traffic jams. But roads in Ulster have existed for far longer than any of that. In fact, people here were creating routes t…

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This article has a lovely aerial photo of Roden Street footbridge on the Westlink. 😍
North Belfast News (@NorthBelfastNew) profile pictureNorth Belfast News@NorthBelfastNewApr 14
Westlink earmarked for fuel protest this afternoon belfastmedia.com/westlink-ea…
WATCH: Reduced traffic on Westlink as drivers stay away

WATCH: Reduced traffic on Westlink as drivers stay away

THE Westlink in Belfast is one of several locations signposted for fuel protests this afternoon.

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Northern Ireland Roads Site updated (not much going on these days thanks to legal hiatus): Narrow Water Bridge #Warrenpoint; A45 Creenagh Bridge realignment #Coalisland: wesleyjohnston.com/roads
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